Historic bridges · South West England
Billhay Bridge
In or near Fonthill Gifford.
Billhay Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Billhay Bridge, the nearest railway station is Tisbury, located 4.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Billhay Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1318798). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SEMLEY PYTHOUSE PARK ST 82 NE (off south side) 3/179 Billhay Bridge GV II Road bridge. Early C19. Limestone ashlar. Three segmental arches with cutwaters on both sides of bridge, plat band to road level, plain parapet with weathered coping and square end piers with concrete capping. At end of evergreen avenue to south of South Lodge and gates (q.v.) to Pythouse (q.v.), probably contemporary with Pythouse and built for the Benetts. Listing NGR: ST8978528045 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 320969 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Billhay Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0517, -2.1471
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Tisbury
- Postcode
- SP7 9BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26604916 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Pythouse
Gardens · 1.0 km
The Benett Arms
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Semley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Semley
Villages · 1.3 km
Hatch Manor
Manor houses · 2.4 km
Hook Manor
Manor houses · 2.4 km
Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Tittle Path Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Barkers Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Barkers Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Hatch
Villages · 2.8 km
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Hatch Manor
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Hook Manor
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Billhay Bridge?
- Billhay Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 9BW), in the parish of West Tisbury.
- What is Billhay Bridge?
- Billhay Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Billhay Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 9BW.
- Is Billhay Bridge a listed building?
- Billhay Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Billhay Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Billhay Bridge is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Billhay Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Billhay Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Billhay Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 9BW.